About Mervyn Lakin
Lived 1888 – 1954 (aged 65). Mervyn Lakin was an Australian politician.
Mervyn George Lakin (9 November 1888 – 19 June 1954) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Launceston. In May 1954 he was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as the independent member for Mersey, but he died the following month, having served one of the shortest terms in the history of the Legislative Council.
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Who was Mervyn Lakin?
Australian politician (1888-1954)
When was Mervyn Lakin born?
Mervyn Lakin was born on 9 November 1888.
When did Mervyn Lakin die?
Mervyn Lakin died on 19 June 1954.
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Mervyn Lakin was a politician.
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Mervyn Lakin was Australian.
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